Entries by LesleyAnn

Managing Serious Misconduct in the Workplace…

5 Key Things an Employer Needs to Know Most employers will encounter tricky situations from time to time – but what happens when something occurs at work that could amount to serious misconduct?

Employees Resigning On The Spot

Early on in my HR career, before People in Mind existed, I had a wonderful boss who always placed a human lens on the HR situations we dealt with before we made a decision. Whether it was about managing performance, implementing change, or working through a disciplinary process, this approach made for sound decision making […]

Getting your HR house in order for 2025

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your HR practices and prepare for legislative changes on the horizon. Whether you’re managing a small team or a larger organisation, ensuring your HR house is in order can save time, reduce stress, and keep the people side of your […]

Planning to close down over the festive season?

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Our Fresh Look

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Grappling With The Reality Of Employees Working From Home?

While working from home (WFH) arrangements can offer flexibility, help with employee retention and help you (as an employer) stay competitive, it also presents unique challenges – especially for small and medium-sized businesses. As an employer, finding the right balance between supporting your team and maintaining productivity can be tricky. It is one I have […]

Let the Olympics & Paralympics Inspire Us

How lucky are we to have so many amazing sportspeople shining on the world stage at the Olympics and Paralympics? Watching our incredible athletes push their limits and go for gold is nothing short of inspiring. They remind us of what’s possible when dedication, training, resilience, and passion come together. Just like the Olympic athletes, […]

I am not (as) scared of ChatGPT anymore!

I had decided it was high time to find out more about ChatGPT. I hadn’t used it, didn’t know much about it, and must admit I was quite scared of it. A workshop about ChatGPT came along recently that was pitched perfectly. The presenters delivered a professional overview and pointers for how to use ChatGPT, […]

Alarm bells ringing? It doesn’t have to get ugly.

This year, we have seen an increase in the number of disciplinary matters we have helped our clients navigate, particularly at the serious misconduct level. It’s an ugly space to work in and even uglier for our clients as they work through a good faith process to address the incident(s). Yes, there are some angry […]